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日本海事新聞ニュース Japan Maritime Daily Aug 21, 2026 (Fri)

‌【Market2026】 Freight rates for VLCCs bound for the Far East are soaring

　The spot charter market for VLCCs (Very Large Crude Carriers) bound for the Far East is strengtheni ・・・続きはログインして下さいnext 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